Building Peace: UAE’s Vision for Gaza Reconstruction

In a defining moment for humanitarian leadership, the United Arab Emirates has unveiled a bold and actionable reconstruction plan for Gaza — driven by private sector leadership and a deep commitment to peace.

Spearheaded by Emirati business magnate Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, the three-phase Gaza Reconstruction Plan proposes a practical path from destruction to development.

Phase One focuses on immediate relief through the construction of 150,000 housing units, hospitals, and essential utilities such as electricity and sanitation — restoring dignity and stability for displaced Gazans.

Phase Two turns toward economic empowerment, establishing industrial and commercial centers designed to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Unlike traditional aid models, this phase fosters self-sufficiency, building a sustainable economy for future generations.

Phase Three emphasizes transparent governance and corruption-free resource management, ensuring that aid and development serve the people directly — not political interests.

This vision aligns with the UAE’s broader humanitarian diplomacy, balancing government mediation with private initiative. It underscores the UAE’s ongoing role as a regional stabilizer and global advocate for coexistence.

Addressed to international leaders including former U.S. President Donald Trump, Al Habtoor’s proposal bridges Arab leadership and Western cooperation, inviting the world to collaborate on rebuilding Gaza through transparency, development, and shared humanity.

“Building is the noblest form of peace,” Al Habtoor said — a phrase that captures both the UAE’s philosophy and its forward-looking approach to rebuilding not just structures, but hope itself.